Ryzen 7 9700X against Core Ultra 7 265K
Core Ultra 7 265K leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- Ryzen 7 9700X and Core Ultra 7 265K are level on gaming.
- The Core Ultra 7 265K has 70% more all-core throughput for renders, compiles and exports.
- The Core Ultra 7 265K is 7% quicker in single-threaded work, which is most of what a desktop does.
- Per dollar, the Core Ultra 7 265K is the better buy: 29.2 points per $100 against 25.1.
Head to head
| Measure | Ryzen 7 9700X | Core Ultra 7 265K | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 70 | 83 | 13 ptsright |
| Gaming | 70 | 70 | level |
| Multi-core | 50 | 85 | 35 ptsright |
| Single-core | 91 | 97 | 6 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 25.1 | 29.2 | 16%right |
| Typical price | $279 | $284 | $5left |
| Cores | 8 | 20 | 150%right |
| Threads | 16 | 20 | 25%right |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.5 GHz | level |
| Turbo power | 88 W | 250 W | 184%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Core Ultra 7 265K | 77 vs 91 on the office & everyday blend. |
| Coding & development | Core Ultra 7 265K | 70 vs 89 on the coding & development blend. |
| Light gaming | Core Ultra 7 265K | 74 vs 80 on the light gaming blend. |
| Gaming | Core Ultra 7 265K | 72 vs 77 on the gaming blend. |
| Heavy gaming | Core Ultra 7 265K | 71 vs 76 on the heavy gaming blend. |
| Content creation | Core Ultra 7 265K | 64 vs 85 on the content creation blend. |
| 3D & rendering | Core Ultra 7 265K | 60 vs 86 on the 3d & rendering blend. |
| Gaming & streaming | Core Ultra 7 265K | 67 vs 81 on the gaming & streaming blend. |
| AI & local models | Core Ultra 7 265K | 64 vs 87 on the ai & local models blend. |
Specifications
| Spec | Ryzen 7 9700X | Core Ultra 7 265K |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Zen 5 | Arrow Lake |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1851 |
| Cores / threads | 8 / 16 | 20 / 20 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| TDP / turbo power | 65 / 88 W | 125 / 250 W |
| Memory | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Built-in graphics | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler in the box | No | No |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $279 | $284 |